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Alliance Joins Brief Defending Netflix in Support of First Amendment Rights
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Alliance Joins Brief Defending Netflix in Support of First Amendment Rights

On June 7th, the Alliance joined a brief in Netflix v. Babin, filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, dealing ... Read More
Global Reaction to Google and Meta Threat to Take Down News in Canada
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Global Reaction to Google and Meta Threat to Take Down News in Canada

On July 5, 2023, 18 publisher groups and media associations from around the world issued a joint statement in response to Google and Meta’s threat ... Read More
Counterman v. Colorado
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Counterman v. Colorado

The Supreme Court strengthens protections for journalists against charges of threat. For a threat prosecution, the government must prove that the speaker was intentionally reckless ... Read More
Statement: News/Media Alliance Applauds Passage of the Canadian Journalism Compensation Bill into Law
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Statement: News/Media Alliance Applauds Passage of the Canadian Journalism Compensation Bill into Law

The News/Media Alliance commends the Canadian government for passing the Online News Act (C-18). The Online News Act would help Canada’s free press prevail by ... Read More
House Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling on Russia to Release Journalist Evan Gershkovich
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House Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling on Russia to Release Journalist Evan Gershkovich

On June 13, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution calling for Russia to immediately release wrongfully detained journalist Evan Gershkovich ... Read More
New York Court of Appeals Finds Dr. Luke is Limited Purpose Public Figure in Defamation Case Against Kesha
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New York Court of Appeals Finds Dr. Luke is Limited Purpose Public Figure in Defamation Case Against Kesha

 On June 13, the New York Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Gottwald v. Sebert that Gottwald (aka, Dr. Luke) is a limited ... Read More
Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC
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Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC

The Supreme Court strengthens protections for trademark owners. Justices demonstrate that creative media does not receive preferential treatment in trademark use. Decided on June 8, ... Read More
Clock Runs Out on Texas Bills Threatening Anti-SLAPP Protections
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Clock Runs Out on Texas Bills Threatening Anti-SLAPP Protections

After months of advocacy from a coalition of groups in Texas and nationally, including the News/Media Alliance, the Texas legislative session ended on May 29 ... Read More
Site Approved for Fallen Journalists Memorial
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Site Approved for Fallen Journalists Memorial

In 2020, Congress approved the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act, and the bill was signed into law, allowing plans to go ahead to create a memorial ... Read More
News/Media Alliance Joins Over 45 Organizations Calling for Charges to be Dropped Against Two North Carolina Journalists
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News/Media Alliance Joins Over 45 Organizations Calling for Charges to be Dropped Against Two North Carolina Journalists

On May 3rd, the News/Media Alliance joined 46 other organizations in a letter calling for the City of Asheville and Buncombe County Officials to drop ... Read More
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